1. (a) Using the procedures contained in this Rule may result in a permit that EPA does not recognize as a valid permit.

2. (b) An applicant may file an application to follow the expedited review for application certified by a professional engineer as set out in G.S. 143-215.108(h) if:

   1. (1) the applicant specifically requests that the permit application be processed pursuant to the procedures in G.S. 143-215.108(h); and

   2. (2) the applicant submits:

      1. (A) applications as required pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0304 and .0305;
      2. (B) a completeness checklist showing that the permit application is complete;
      3. (C) a draft permit;
      4. (D) all required dispersion modeling;
      5. (E) a certification signed by a professional engineer registered in North Carolina certifying the accuracy and completeness of draft permit and the application, including emissions estimates, applicable standards and requirements, and process specifications;
      6. (F) a zoning consistency determination as required pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0304(b)(1);
      7. (G) a written description of current and projected plans to reduce the emissions of air contaminants as required pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0304(b)(2);
      8. (H) a financial qualification if required;
      9. (I) substantial compliance statement if required; and
      10. (J) the application fee as required pursuant to 15A NCAC 02Q .0200.
3. (c) The applicant shall use the official application forms provided by the Division or a facsimile thereof.
4. (d) The Division shall provide the applicant a checklist of all items of information required to prepare a complete permit application. This checklist shall be used by the Division to determine if the application is complete.
5. (e) The Division shall provide the applicant a list of permit conditions and terms to include in the draft permit.
6. (f) Before filing a permit application that includes dispersion modeling analysis submitted in support of the application, the applicant shall submit a modeling protocol and receive approval for the dispersion modeling protocol.
7. (g) The Division shall follow the procedures set out in G.S. 143-215.108(h) when processing applications filed in accordance with this Rule.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1); 143-215.108;
Eff. July 1, 1998;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018.